Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
The Darker Side of Paradise
-- from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Does San Juan County have a domestic violence problem? Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community.
Cancer Support Group Meeting Fosters Communication
Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at Community Church The Cancer Support Group provides group support and encouragement, as well as a safe place to explore feelings and issues that face persons and families dealing with
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs: Temporary Downsizing through June 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 90-car Sealth will join the Anacortes/SJI route through the end of the spring sailing schedule, June 13, 2015. During this time the Klahowya will serve as the interisland
Shakespeare Shakes Up the Shoulder Season!
4th Annual Shakespeare Festival April 7-11 -- by Margie Doyle -- William Shakespeare, by Carla Stanley Now looking ahead to the 4th year of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival, (April 7-11, 2015), the
Final Four Free at the Sea View!
Monday April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Tip off at 6:20 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- Sea View Theatre and host Chris Dolan invite you to join us for an exciting night of basketball for
What’s Better Than a Basket of Candy? Two Baskets of Candy!
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35699] Every year Orcas kids get to partake in not just one, but two Easter egg hunts. First on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila, the
This Month’s County Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
April Poetry: Leif
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. For Fred -- by Leif
Poetry Out Loud! A Community Poetry Reading
Saturday April 11, 3:30-5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Bring a couple of your own poems, or some of your favorites to read as we share poems in celebration of National Poetry
Top Ratings…Again and Again!
-- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=35616] For several years now the Orcas High School Strings, under the direction of teacher Pamela Wright, have brought home top ratings from Northwest Washington music contests. Now, in
Donna Hall McNeil Becomes Eastsound Postmaster
-- by Margie Doyle -- Donna Hall McNeil, Orcas born and raised, exemplifies the warm and professional service that islanders cherish and visitors envy. As of March 8, 2015, Donna is now officially the Postmaster
BirdFest Looking for Auction Items
-- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Yes, the rumors are true! The Second Annual Orcas Island BirdFest is coming up, and it promises to be another amazing event! Mark your calendars for April 30
Larsen Improves Health Care Access for Veterans By Helping VA Understand Unique PNW Geography
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will work better for Pacific Northwest veterans as a result of efforts by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. Larsen successfully pressed the VA
Authors Present New “Bible” of the Salish Sea
Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall followed by Book Signing at Darvill's -- by Margie Doyle -- Joe Gaydos, photo by Janna Nichols Dr. Joe Gaydos and Audrey D. Benedict
Inslee: Now OK to Travel to Indiana
-- from Jaime Smith, Media Relations Director -- The governor this morning issued notice to his cabinet agencies that the travel ban to Indiana has been rescinded. As noted in the memo, “Governor Mike Pence
Become a Friend of Moran State Park and Come to the Annual Meeting
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park Annual Meeting -- Please join us on Sunday April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library to celebrate our continued support of Moran
